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For 2019 Fanatic pro coach, Tom Brendt has 3 venues for training for beginners +, intermediates and advanced sailors - Tarifa in Southern Spain 15 - 19 May 2019, Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands 2-9 July 2019 and the Greek Island of Kos 22-27 August 2019 and 29 August - 03 September 2019.

Spa All Inclusive Luxury Hotel Kos, Greek Islands

Article date : Jul 1, 2016

Sportif are pleased to offer the Natura Park Village all-inclusive hotel at Psalidi, Kos. This modern hotel has a choice of accommodation for singles to groups and families of 6, choice of 5 restaurants and bars, many activities and facilities including a windsurfing and kitesurfing centre on the beach and extensive spa, just 10 minutes from lively Kos Town.

The Natura Park Village is 7km south of Kos town just a short 30 minute taxi ride from the airport. This 4* Hotel offers an excellent standard of accommodation with choice of standard, triple, superior and family interconnecting rooms, suites and beach villas with private pool accommodating up to 6 persons. There are 2 pools, a large free from pool right next to the beach, bar and restaurants and separate pool near the family accommodation. When not on the water, the hotels animation team provides fun activities or you can choose to relax in the hotels superb spa. The hotel is All inclusive, a short walk to the 5 restaurants and bars between 7am to 11pm with buffet or a la carte dining, local specialities and Italian themed dinners plus gluten free options on request. Enjoy a cool drink from the pool bar or snacks if you’re pecking in between.

For children it couldn’t be easier, the Kid’s Club has 2 groups for 3-11 year olds and 12-17 years, childrens’ pools, playground plus lots to do including volley ball, mini golf and table tennis. A state of the art gym, spa, flood-lit tennis courts and bicycle, nearby go karts and mountain bike hire are also available at an extra charge.

For windsurfing local North West meltemi wind, provides flat water and small swell conditions for slalom and freestyle throughout the summer season, with lower wind in the morning, beginners and children can build their confidence and skills. The kids summer camps are especially popular and get booked out early. This is also a great area for beginner or independent kitesurfers with the centre providing lessons and complimentary shuttles to the kitesurfing area just 1km up wind.

The Peter Hart Masterclass Windsurfing clinics to Tobago in the Caribbean in 9-16 February and 1-8 March 2020 are now on sale. Head to the idyllic shores of this tropical paradise, for a jump up on your technique and some fun in the sun! Check out Peters report on the conditions and clinic VIDEO here > £50 OFF PER PERSON - BOOK BY 31 MAY 2019

The Peter Hart Masterclass windsurfing clinic to Mauritius is from 19-29 November 2019. Improve your general skills and wave sailing skills staying at the 4* Le Morne All inclusive hotel on the spot. See the VIDEO of the conditions here. 1 LAST SPACE

The Brazil Peter Hart 10 day Windsurfing Wave Sailing Masterclass from 08-18 January 2020 offers pro coaching on easy waves and less crowded conditions in January in the amazing venue of Jericoacoara. See clinic videos here > LAST 4 PLACES!

Jem Hall is heading back to Brazil from 03 - 12 December 2019 for his windsurfing wave sailing pro coaching clinic to one of the very best wave sailing venues - Jericoacoara. He's got 1 LAST PLACE - but hurry before it's gone!

The Simon Winkley windsurfing clinic to Alacati and Langebaan, South Africa are ideal for intermediate to early advanced windsurfers looking for flat water sailing. Alacati, Turkey 29 June - 06 July 2019 LAST 4 SPACES. Check out the VIDEO >
Langebaan - South Africa 25 Nov - 03 Dec 2019.

New for 2019 budget to luxury apartments, villas, hotels minutes from the windsurf and kitesurf beaches with rental and instruction from the centre, kids clubs and camps, latest equipment. See the new spot VIDEO >

NEW for 2019 are a choice of Junior, kids windsurfing camps and adult pro coaching clinic with RYA Instructor trainer, Simon Winkley at the amazing windsurfing venue of Alacati in Turkey. Plus choice of newly featured budget, boutique and luxury beach, spa hotels with kids club. Great value and outstanding flat water sailing at this former PWA world cup venue. Check out our spot VIDEO >

NEW HOTELS for 2019 include the Luxury 4* Seya Beach Hotel and Alacati Beach Resort with new Fanatic centre on the spot in Alacati and budget surfers lodge plus new DESIGN PLUS The S Hotel right by the windsurf centre. Simon Winkley is heading to Alacati with a Sportif windsurfing pro coaching clinic from 30 June - 07 July 2019. check out our latest spot VIDEO >

NEW for 2019 in Lanzarote the luxury adults only Barcelo Teguise Beach and Occidental Mar sports hotel. Lanzarote offers year round surfing, SUP and windsurfing from Costa Teguise. SAVE up to 20% on new hotels.

Head to Tobago in the Caribbean and get a FREE windsurfing and kitesurfing instruction sessions and Pay 1 Get 2 Weeks Rental on selected dates. Plus a host of other activities are now available. Check out our spot video to see the amazing conditions.

Book your next Caribbean windsurf or kitesurf holiday to Cabarete in the Dominican Republic with new centre where you can rent latest Duotone Kitesurf and windsurf equipment, take some instruction plus enjoy SUP and surfing.

Gran Canaria offers year round windsurfing, SUP, surfing and kayaking at Bahia Feliz for all levels at Bahia Feliz and advanced windsurfers can head up to the world cup beaches in the north. Check out our new hotels and Sportif spot VIDEO >

Newly featured for 2019 are the 4* Budha Beach boutique hotel, Marine Club Beach Roest and the 5* Iberostar All Inclusive resort in the Cape Verdes. Choose Sal Island or Boa Vista for a mix of flat water and wave conditions just a short flight from the UK.

The Simon Winkley Pro Coaching windsurfing clinic to Lanzarote in the Canary Islands from 18-25 March 2019 is for Intermediate to early-advanced windsurfers. Covering everything from beach and water starts, tacks, gybes and more advance skills conditions. .

For 2019 Fanatic pro coach, Tom Brendt has 3 venues for training for beginners +, intermediates and advanced sailors - Tarifa in Southern Spain 15 - 19 May 2019, Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands 2-9 July 2019 and the Greek Island of Kos 22-27 August 2019 and 29 August - 03 September 2019.

Book your next surfing, stand up paddle boarding, bike, MTB or yoga programme to Portugal with Sportif. Staying is a luxury 4* beachside hotel with fine dining restaurants, spa right by a beautiful beach and historic town, Viana do Costello.

2 FOR 1 OFFER SAVE 50% Book 1 windsurf rental board and get the 2nd FREE. Plus special discounted rates in on holiday bookings to the Sham Alam Hotel in Marsa Alam on the Red Sea from December to February.

Looking to learn to kite foil or wind foil on your next holiday. Sportif Travel can offer over 25 resort with the latest wind and kite foiling equipment to take wind or kite foiling lessons. Learn in the best conditions from the professionals. Plus you need less wind to foil so there's a destination and any time of the year to learn. Call us on +44 (0)1273 844919 for the latest information.

Check out this latest Video Dakhla the most incredible flat water lagoon. Ideal for all levels of windsurfer, kitesurfer with surfing and stand up paddle boarding on offer. Plus you can join Kirsty Jones on her Kitesurf Camp Experience weeks in September/October 2018.

Sportif Travel have an immediate job vacancy for an experienced kitesurfer /windsurfer for a new role as Travel Consultant based in the UK, advising on our amazing kitesurf / kiteboarding and windsurfing holidays around the world.

We've been down to Dakhla to see this brand new windsurf, kitesurf and surf camp with an onsite centre in Dakhla, Morocco. Check out the very latest information on this amazing new spot - with flat water and waves and spots for beginners to experts.

Check out our report on the windsurfing sailing areas and windsurf centre facilities in El Medano, Tenerife. Windsurfers have the choice from three sailing areas and can try out the latest equipment from 7 different manufacturers.

Enjoy a 3 day, 2 night safari at Kruger National Park before or after your windsurfing, kitesurfing or stand up paddle boarding holiday in Langebaan, South Africa with wine tours and Cape Town available too!

Looking for a combination of windsurf and cycling or moutain bike off-roading on your next Greek Islands holiday? See the Sportif Guide on where's best to go with specialist cycling and MTB rental and services available from your windsurf centre.

The windsurf and kitesurf centre in Boa Vista has brand new 2018 kit and newly refurbished centre. Check out this video showing the sailing conditions from the centre to have a good look at whats on offer!

It's Tobago Time. The Caribbean season is in full swing. Even though Peter Hart and Jem Hall clinics are sold out for this year (sign up for next year now) you can get still down to Tobago for some superb flat water windsurfing and kitesurfing at some great prices before the end of the season.

Head to Langebaan in South Africa. With flat water lagoon - ideal for all levels and nearby wave sailing locations. The season starts in October with wind through to April. Check out the conditions on this video.

The story of how the inspiring Life movie came about set in Brazil with amazing scenic shots of Jericoacoara, Icaraizinho, beaches, windsurfing action and feel the vibe - you'll be there. View the video here.

Boa Vista in the Cape Verdes offers excellent windsurfing and kitesurfing conditions from December through to April. We have newly featured self catering apartments on the beach, minutes from the windsurf and kitesurf centre - stocked with the latest equipment. Check out the conditions with our video >

Sportif Team Member, Oliver, has been down to El Gouna, Red Sea to check out the conditions, hotels and what's on offer off the water. See his report on the kitesurfing beaches and new windsurf location. Great for solo travels, families and groups.

The Windsurf and Kitesurf Centre Equinox, is one of our newly featured Red Sea centres. Located in Marsa Alam the centre is situated on the beach of the 4* Three Corners Equinox Hotel, just 30 minutes from the airport.

Sol Beach House is a 4*, modern, relaxing hotel, located ideally for exceptional winds, superb sailing conditions and the first class windsurf and kitesurf centres, opening 15 December 2017 with 25% OFF.

Located in Mauritius, the LUX* Grand Gaube is a luxury resort, set within lush tropical gardens, overlooking the Indian Ocean. The Kelly Hoppen contemporary concept design, fine dining experiences and luxury accommodation, is opening in December 2017. See the VIDEO here >

Kefalos on the Greek Island of Kos, is a superb windsurfing location. Ideal for all levels with sailing, SUP - stand up paddleboard, yoga and kitesurfing close by for independent kitesurfers. Check out this video from the centre.

New for 2017/18 Windsurf and Kitesurf Holidays to Langebaan and Cape Town. We've great early booking offers so call us for the very latest information on hotels, sports, safaris and wine tours. Prices start at £949pp for one week including hotel, flights & transfers!

Exclusive watersports excursion to the Gibraltar Strait are now available from our Windsurf and Kitesurf centre in Tarifa, Spain. Plus longer week long sailing trip from Mallorca. Sail, windsurf, kitesurf and SUPin for all levels on a group holiday this September 2017 - ideal for solo travellers.

We've teamed up with PWA Pro and European Freestyle Champion Adam Sims to offer a brand NEW Fuerteventura windsurfing clinic from 15-22 July 2017. The clinic includes 6 days of coaching, at Sotavento. Check out his video of the conditions here.

Sportif visited Mykonos last summer and are now offering a choice of 4 hotels on the spot with the Fanatic windsurf centre providing full rental and instruction programme. With local tavernas, beautiful beaches and superb conditions, we highly recommend Mykonos for your next summer holiday.

Costa Teguise on the south west Lanzarote coast is ideal for active families. The sandy, sheltered beach launch is ideal for windsurfing beginners, children, surfing, SUP plus there's golf and a whole range of fun activities to enjoy.

Kitesurfing in Anse Le Raise on the north west Mauritius coast offers huge, turquoise flat water lagoons for kitesurfing, windsufing and SUP and great holiday destination. See our video pics of the location here >

Kitesurfing Video tutorials from the North Kiteboarding Academy help to learn to kitesurf and improve your technique. You can hire North equipment and book learn to kitesurf lessons to advanced kitesurfing technique instruction and courses with Sportif Travel.

Our 2 for 1 OFFER for Tobago is Back. Book 1 week windsurf or kitesurf rental and get the 2nd week FREE for travel between 1 November and 15 December 2016. With all this free rental you can afford to relax a little. See latest VIDEO >

NEW for the 2016-2017 winter season - our selection of boutique, pousada accommodation in Icaraizinho, Brazil. Stop off on the way to Jeri to enjoy flater water, easier waves, uncrowded beach and laid back atmosphere.

Intensive kitesurfing strapless courses are now available in Essaouira, Morrocco. In a five day course youll get instruction on strapless kitesurfing, SUP and surfing. Awesome conditions, amazing resort staying in local Riad or luxury hotel accommodation.

NEW for this summer, a new watersports centre and 4* beach front all inclusive luxury Caravia hotel in Mamari, Kos. Situated on a 1km long sandy beach with watersports centre offering rental and tuition, kids clubs and activities throughout the day, this is the perfect location for families and those who enjoy fine dining.

If you're looking for a Greek Islands learn to kitesurf spot or centre for your Kos holiday, see this Greek Islands Kitesurfing Guide with all the info on kitesurfing sailing conditions, centres, rental and instruction available.

Try the new light, windsurfing I-Rigs from North Sails in Dakhla, Fuerteventura, Golf de Rosas, Maurtius and NEW Teos this summer. Super lightweight, fully inflatable, easy to use rigs for all ages. It's perfect for leaning to windsurf.

Sportif are pleased to announce their latest selection of boutique, local style Pousadas to add to the many budget to luxury hotels we have on offer in Jericoacoara - Jeri Brazil. Now there's even more choice for the 2016 - 2017 season!

Golf de Rosas in Spain is an amazing place for SUP fitness & yoga excursions. As a specialist SUP centre you can rent all round cruising boards to specialist, wave boards and high end raceboards board, take some lessons or join an SUP excursion to explore the local coastline and get a good workout too! To see if this is for you, see this spot VIDEO >

May to October is a great time to travel to Essaouira, Morocco. Direct flights & quick transfers get you on the water by lunchtime - great for short breaks. Windsurf, kitesurf, surf and SUP. Culture, shopping & great restaurants. See this spot VIDEO >

This multi-sport, combined rental and instruction package for windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing and SUP offers complete flexibility at Essaouira Club Mistral centre all year round at £305 for the week!

New for 2016, we are pleased to announce 2 new boutique beach side accommodation. Hotel Villa Taina and the Beach Palace luxury apartments. Right on Cabarete beach and minutes to the centre. See photo galleries & VIDEO here.

Head over to Dakhla, Morocco for the opportunity to take Yoga classes with World Champion Kitesurfer Kirsty Jones who is also a qualified yoga teacher! Book now for daily yoga classes, 'SUP Yoga' plus the Kirsty Jones Experience workshops.

The centre at Golf de Rosas, on the beautiful northern Spanish Costa Brava coastline, is opening on 25 March 2016. Get booking now as places are filling up fast. New for 2016 is Air - foiling. Get that flying feeling event more!

Demand for the Canaries is high, so we have added the Arenas del Mar Beach & Spa hotel in Tenerife. Just 10 minutes from the airport, directly overlooking El Medano beach. for adults only and own Thelasso Therapy spa and wellness centre enjoy the ultimate in relaxation when off the water. See the VIDEO here >

Peter Hart, expert UK technique writer, sports coach and all round windsurfing 'Guru', visited the now famous spot at Le Morne in March 2005. These are his impressions of one of the best flat water and wave destinations in the world.

Want to see what it's like to kite in Rodrigues? The North Kiteboarding team have been down to this amazing Indian Ocean island to test the latest Evo 2016 gear. See this video of the conditions and their out of this world riding.

Now available to pre-book, NEW kitesurf excursions and downwinder packages in Mauritius Le Morne. Explore the flat water lagoon at Ile aux Benietiers or jumping and small waves at Bel Ombre. 2 hour to half day excursions available from £20!

Get windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking and SUPing at the 2015 National Watersports Festival at Hayling Island on the south coast of England from 4-6 September 2015. Sign up and join the fun with events, camping, clinics, taster sessions, night races and ledgendary parties. There's camping available so you can make a whole weekend of it!

Everyone's loving the Canaries so much right now, we've added more 3*, 4* and 5* options for Fuerteventura. Head to Corralejo in the north with the amazing white sands and side shore winds for windsurfers, kitesurfers, SUP and surfing in this lively resort.

New Kirsty Jones kitesurf camp in the superb wave sailing spot of Famara in Lanzarote. 2 days of coaching plus cyoga, excursions and sociable group dinners. Ideal for solo travellers. Improve your Kitesurfing technique from UK Champion and one of the very best professional coaches.

Newly featured for 2015 Luxury hotels in Morocco beach resort of Essaouira with windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, SUP. And now you can extend your trip at the beginning or end of your holiday with luxury hotels in Marrakech too! Souks, Spas and Surf the perfect combination.

With windsurf, kitesurf and SUP in Costa Calma and Risco del Paso beaches near Sotavento, Fueteventura there's even more choice of where to sail. All offer the latest windsurfing and kitesurfing equipment from Fanatic and North plus rental and instruction with new apartments and hotels on the spot.

Newly featured luxury 4* Blue Ocean Resort, Mui Ne offers an excellent stand of accommodation with kitesurf centre and launch directly on the beach in from of your hotel. Combine with a tour of Vietnam's cultural hightlights from £499pp.

2 new hotels are opening in Le Morne, Mauritius - the 4* Coral and 4*+ Coral with windsurfing and kitesurfing Fanatic and North centre on the spot with the latest 2015 equipment and flexible rental and instruction packages. Choice of restaurants, spa and kid's clubs.

Family friendly options to the Red Sea, Mediterranean, Canaries, Spain, Turkey, Mauritius or the Caribbean with child friendly kid's classes from 6-11yrs and 12-15yrs with professional instructors and centres on the beach by your hotel.

Jem Hall 2015 Windsurfing Clinics to the Morocco and the Greek Islands are nearly sold out. Moulay 18-25 May 2015 Wave Sailing Clinic has 1 SPACE left and Prasonisi in Southern Rhodes has 1 SPACE. NEW Tobago now on sale but booking fast!

Jericoacoara, Brazil continues to be one of our most popular windsurfing and increasingly kitesurfing destinations. Now we have an even greater selection of luxury boutique pousadas and hotels. See our review of our recommended places to stay.

Read this Windsurf Magazine travel review of Icarazainho, the little sister to Jericoacoara (Jeri) in Brazil. Not as well known but less crowded and more gentle conditions. Just 2 hours from Foraleza aiport on the way to Jeri, it's the perfect warm up. Arrive in Jeri ready to rip!

Thinking of a learn to kitesurf course or holiday, then why not choose a Sportif destination with great hotels and professional kitesurf centres on the spot with flat water conditions, warm water and sunshine to help you progress quickly!

For windsurfers and kitesurfers wishing to get married or honeymoon and windsurf too, call Sportif for choice of top destinations such as the Plantation Beach spa resort in Nevis, Caribbean. FREE Wedding Package.

Check out the sailing conditions, windsurfing and kitesurfing in Keros Bay on the Greek Island of Lemnos. Superb flat water ideal for beginners, learn to windsurf, learn to kitesurf, stand up paddle boarding and sailing.

The Centre is Golf de Roses will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with events, beach BBQ and band. Join the party 18-20 May 2013 when the Kite Boarder Cross Tour Pro Am Event takes place - see here to sign up.

An exclusive kitesurfing instruction and rental VIP service is now available for guests of the St Regis Le Morne, where the best kitesurfers in the world compete for top kiteboarding titles. See the video here >

8th International JP / NP Young Gun Camp at the Pro Center Christof Kirschner in Prasonisi. Probably the biggest and most popular youth windsurfing coaching event will take place this year from 3-10 August 2014 for your budding champions!

See this review and background information provided by event organiser Christof Kirschner - the founder and owner of the Procenter in Prasonisi, Rhodes on the 7th International JP / NP Young Gun Camp 4-11 August 2013.

The Canary Islands have always been a special place for the North Kiteboarding Team. Easily accessible, with perfect conditions either for wave or for flat water and steady winds. A dedicated place to kite, with open minded people who became friends over

Head to Aruba in the Caribbean and compete alongside some fo the best windsurfers and kitesurfers with fun entry level events for all ages. Flights and hotel packages available - see the 2012 event video here.

Is it the same as I remember......? Gary Crossley goes back to Jericoacoara 4 years after the first time when this top quality windsurf venue was less well known. Over those years Jeri has become one of the best known venues in Brazil and perhaps the whol

And now for somewhere completely different, this secret hideaway island of Rodrigues located 450kms north east of Mauritius really has something special with over 220 sq kms of turquoise blue flatwater lagoon &quality wind conditions that are hard to beat

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